ITINERARY INSPIRATION

On arrival, please make your way through to the Arrivals Hall where our representative will be waiting for you to transfer you to your hotel. He/she will be holding a sign with your name on it. Should you not be able to locate them, please refer to the front of your itinerary for emergency contact details of our representative office.

San Carlos de Bariloche lies on the southern shores of Lake Nahuel Huapi in the foothills of the Andes surrounded by mountains and forests. Its location is stunning, surrounded by the Nahuel Huapi National Park, the oldest National Park in Argentina. With its Alpine-styled architecture, its picturesque lakeside setting overlooked by mountains and forests as well as numerous boutique chocolate shops and St. Bernard dogs, the city has a Swiss-like atmosphere.

This traditional trip along the southern shore of Lake Nahuel Huapi is the most popular tour in Bariloche, and is a quick and easy way to get an overview of the Nahuel Huapi Lake. There is a great viewpoint of the Llao Llao Hotel and the lakes, as well as attractions like the Saint Edward Chapel, near Port Pañuelo. 17 kilometres away from Bariloche you will find Mount Campanario, where you can take a chairlift and enjoy the incredible views.

This morning you will be collected from your hotel for your full day visit to Puerto Blest & Los Cantaros Falls. Boarding the boat at Puerto Pañuelo, you will sail to Puerto Blest - the most important Nahuel Huapi inlet. Next, after entering the Centinela islet where Perito Moreno’s grave is located, you will arrive at the magnificent Los Cantaros waterfall. You will walk along a steep path through the thick vegetation of the Valdivian forest in order to reach the origin of the waterfalls, the Los Cantaros Lake, and a 1500-year-old larch tree native to the area. After returning to the boat, you will sail back toward Puerto Blest and will have the option to cruise the Frias River which is famous for its green glacial water. On completion of your cruise, you will be taken to your hotel. Please note this is small group tour which includes a local english speaking guide onboard and driver only transfers to/from the port. National Park fees and the Boarding Tax can only be paid locally in Argentinean Pesos (approx. USD $25).

Accommodation

We believe that appropriate accommodation should add to the authentic travel experience, as well as providing utmost enjoyment. For that reason our accommodation is scrutinised by our staff on the ground frequently, ensuring the properties adhere to our high standards. This key will help you understand the levels of accommodation available on this tour.

Standard

Comfortable properties with dependable facilities and service.

Superior

Upmarket properties with above average facilities and service.

Deluxe

Luxurious properties with impeccable facilities and service.

SPEAK TO A SPECIALIST

Talk to one of our Destination Specialists to plan your South American adventure and turn your dream into a reality. With exceptional knowledge and first hand experience, our consultants will assist in every way possible to make your journey the most memorable it can be, matching not only the itinerary, but the accommodation and activities to suit your style of travel and budget.

E: rachel@chimuadventures.co…

Sustainability

Chimu Adventures undertakes a number of sustainability measures within its operations including:

1) Only using local guides and office staff to both maximise local employment opportunities and minimise carbon footprints. Local guides also ensure you benefit from the intimate knowledge, passion and culture of the country you’re visiting.

2) Where possible, using locally owned and operated boutique hotels to maximise the return to the local community.

3) Chimu’s “Pass it on” programme has provided funding to hundreds of local community projects in Latin America. Our aim is to empower local communities, helping them to develop their own infrastructure for the future. Since 2006, we have been working with Kiva (a well-known Non-Governmental Organisation), providing hundreds of loans to local businesses all over South America.

4) In our pre tour information we provide a range of tips and advice on how to minimise your impact on both local environments and communities.

5) Chimu Adventures’ offices also take a number of sustainability measures including carbon offsets for company vehicles and most staff travel. Chimu Adventure’s internal processes are also structures to create a paperless office and to reduce waste. There are also internal programmes to help staff minimise their carbon footprint such as our staff bike purchase assistance plan which encourages office staff to commute to work via bicycle. Currently almost half of our office based staff commute to work via bicycle.